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Numerical modeling of a hybrid PCM-based wall for energy usage reduction in the warmest and coldest months

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In this study, the effects of using hybrid PCM inside the wall on reducing heat transfer have been examined during the hottest (July) and coldest months (January) in three climate zones. The base wall thickness was 20 cm, and PCM-based wall thickness was considered to be 22 cm. The PCM was placed in two separate layers of 1 cm within the wall. The objective function was to diminish the heat transfer from the PCM-base wall, as compared to the base wall. In all three climatic zones, in warm and cold months, PCM loading into the wall leads to heat transfer reduction. Based on numerical results, in climate zones A (hot summer and mild winter), B (mild summer and very cold winter) and C (warm summer and cold winter) owing to using hybrid PCM layers, heat transfer diminished by 26.9%, 29.65% and 30.5%, respectively.

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This research is partially supported by Technical Innovation Project of Hubei Province (No. 2017AAA133) and Hubei Superior and Distinctive Discipline Group of Mechatronics and Automobiles (No. XKQ2018002).

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  1. Hubei Key Laboratory of Power System Design and Test for Electrical Vehicle, Hubei University of Arts and Science, **angyang, 441053, China

    Zhixiong Li & Congcong Du

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    Danial Ahmadi & Rasool Kalbasi

  3. Laboratory of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Sara Rostami

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Li, Z., Du, C., Ahmadi, D. et al. Numerical modeling of a hybrid PCM-based wall for energy usage reduction in the warmest and coldest months. J Therm Anal Calorim 144, 1985–1998 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-020-09861-y

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